New Jersey § 40a:9-117
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-117.
In any county, except a county of the first class, any person who on the effective
date of this act is employed in the position of sheriff's officer as a provisional
employee, who has at least five years as a sworn police officer or has at least two
years' experience as a provisional sheriff's officer, and who, prior to July, 1982,
is enrolled in or who has successfully completed a certified Police Academy Training
Course in the State of New Jersey, shall be eligible for permanent appointment by
the sheriff, at his discretion, to the position of sheriff's officer without having
to take the civil service open competitive examination, upon passage of a qualifying
examination for the position administered by the Department of Civil Service.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-117
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-117 cover?
Section 40a:9-117 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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